Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the day-to-day client interface on a major, mission-critical hyperscale data center construction project. The role delivers cost management services to meet client objectives and calls for strong communication skills, a self-motivated approach, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The position provides leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. The project site is in Grundy County, approximately 25 miles south of Naperville. The role has a hybrid schedule, with an expected on-site presence three days per week; this may vary with the project phase and client requirements. The base salary range is $135,000–$165,000 USD. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in a construction-industry cost management role.
Experience leading cost management on medium or large construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Good knowledge of construction-industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a client-facing role.

Nice To Haves

RICS accreditation or working toward RICS accreditation.
Construction consultancy experience.
Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, or similar large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in developing cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor in ensuring cost data is accurate.
Meet or communicate with the general contractor and the owner’s project manager to gather status information and prepare cost estimate updates.
Prepare written comments on general contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
Coordinate cost information from sources including NPA, subcontractors, and A/Es for cost discussions.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects; complete cost-checking and valuation processes accurately and on time.
Manage post-contract cost variances and change-control processes.
Manage cost impact, contingency, and commitment-tracking logs.
Prepare funding-data presentations and coordinate value-engineering sessions with stakeholders.
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase and provide updates at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value-engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead client-side negotiations to achieve fair contract prices.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change-management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage cost auditing and valuation work and establish a robust cost-validation process.
Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking.
Identify, coach, and mentor talent, helping others realize their potential and celebrating their success.
Provide leadership and service delivery on commissions in accordance with appointment conditions.
Use internal software to track commission margins and monthly fee and resource forecasts, and prepare financial reports.
Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools to support consistent best-practice delivery.
Model a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.